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Very happy that my story “The Third Body” was purchased by AEscifi.ca, especially since this is a Canadian magazine. The story appears in Issue 12 (Fall 2013), now available. The Third Body “I found another one,” Jen said, whispering into her shoulder-strapped microphone. “She’s dead too.” Mart started to say […]

The Third Body at AE

For self-publishers who can’t afford or don’t want to hire an expert to typeset their print books, I created this video to let them know about a secret weapon they can use.

Secret to Beautifully Typeset Print Books for Self-Publishers

A book may, and usually does have a title, but it should not have an entitlement. What I mean is that my first published novel, for example, is titled “Father John VS the Zombies,” but it is not entitled “Father John VS the Zombies.” It is not even entitled to its title, since I […]

Confused Expressions #15: The Entitled Book

Over at RoseBuz.com (whose proprietor is planning to review my novel Father John VS the Zombies later this year), I have a guest post titled “Science VS Religion.” I try to look at why we so often see these two disciplines as in conflict, and whether such a view may […]

Science VS Religion—Guest Post at RoseBuz

Father John VS the Zombies is now officially out in the world! The ebook has started appearing on various retailers, with more to be added soon. The paperback is forthcoming. Right now you can buy your ebook copy from: Amazon (for Kindle Owners), including Amazon.com, Amazon.co.uk, and Amazon.ca. Smashwords (for owners of Nook, […]

The End Is Here (Launch of “Father John VS the …

Father John VS the Zombies will be officially launched this Wednesday, December 12.  Can’t wait? You can read a short interview to learn more about the book and, to whet your appetite, you can read the first chapter right now! These characters and their story have been my own private domain* […]

3 Days to Release of “Father John VS the Zombies”

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